Samekawa for Iaito Tsuka [F]Stylized_(Koryu) Kusakura Classic Shinai Specifications Size

Kusakura Classic Shinai Specifications Size 36 37 - Women 37 - Men 38 - Women 38 - Men 39 Length 111 cm 113 cm 113 cm 117 cm 117 cm 120 cm Weight ~ 370 g ~ 410 g ~ 450 g ~ 430 g ~ 490 g ~ 520 g Diameter 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 26 mm 26 mm 26 mm *Due to the hand-made manufacturing

We recommend oiling the blade regularly to help nourish the wood of the Saya from the inside

The 27 mm model is very strong

so this model is significantly more expensive

Samekawa for Iaito Tsuka [F]Stylized_(Koryu) Kusakura Classic Shinai Specifications SizeSamekawa Ray Skin for Iaito The Samekawa or "shark skin" is the part under the Tsukaito. Despite being called a "Samekawa", and because shark hunting isn't really a thing nowadays, stingray skin is used instead. Its main purpose is to keep the Tsukaito in place and to reinforce the Tsuka structure. The same is sanded and polished in order to produce a durable high quality type of leather. On live blades (Shinken) mount, the Same is a "Maki Same"